Fourth to Seventh Level Black Belts

Fourth Level Black Belt

Master Level 1

Proficiency in more than ten routines

A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in the martial arts

Advanced achievement in internal energy training

A university degree or equivalent life experience

A free fighting champion in a recognized world competition may be considered for this level without testing. First place all-around routine champion in a recognized world competition may also be considered for this level without testing.

Fifth Level Black Belt

Master Level 2

Experienced in judging a national and/or an international martial arts events

Published pieces of work in the field of martial arts (books, magazine or journal articles, videos, audiotapes ...)

Further advancement achieved in internal energy training

Contributions in teaching and promoting martial arts

Sixth Level Black Belt

Master Level 3

Continuous contribution in teaching and promoting martial arts

Has positive national (country of permanent residence) recognition in the martial arts community